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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (525g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 241 | ||
| Calories from Fat 79 | (33%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 8.9g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.3g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 356mg | 14% | |
| Potassium 1512mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.4g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber 17.0g | 68% | |
| Sugars 7.2g | ||
| Protein 12.3g | 24% | |
Garlic Broccoli Spears
By: HeatherFeather
May 8, 2003
A favorite side dish veggie I often make for my family. Don't walk away from the pan - broccoli cooks very quickly and you need to check it soon to prevent it overcooking. Sometimes it will take a little longer to cook, other times it will take a little less. I have a glass lid on my saucepan, so I can see when it is ready - it gets very bright green when it is ready, then very quickly starts to turn olive green if it cooks a little too long. I like mine tender, but still a little crispy - the longer you cook it, the softer it gets, but you also lose that lovely color. It is up to you.
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1
Set florets into a saucepan with a very small amount of water, cover with lid, and let steam until tender,about 5-10 minutes or so- it should still be bright green, but fork tender (if you like it softer, cook it longer, but it will turn olive green).2
Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl.3
Drain broccoli and place in serving dish.4
Pour lemon mixture over broccoli and toss to coat.5
Serve immediately.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Greeny4444
On Jul 23, 2009
This was good. The lemon in it was very refreshing. I did melt 2 Tablespoons of butter instead of using olive oil, and I was probably a little heavy-handed on the garlic, but it was a nice change from regular broccoli. I served this with Home on the Range Buffalo Burgers With Brooklyn Ketchup. Thanks for posting.
From: Radish4ever
On Dec 15, 2008
Not a "wow" recipe for us, but it was okay...I felt like it needed something else - maybe some extra spices to zing it up! I will try it again sometime with more spices! Thanks for the recipe
From: Loves2Teach
On Oct 4, 2003
I have been looking for a great broccoli recipe, and I think I have found it. Only change I made was to add 2-3 cloves of garlic, and do leave out the lemon juice (personal preferance). Thanks so much for sharing! I will have to make this again soon.
From: mandagirl
On Sep 16, 2006
awesome recipe! The garlic, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil are a perfect combination of flavors added to the broccoli. Even re-heated the next day this was lovely.
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